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Blue Dart Express Limited (BLUEDART)

Large Cap

Services stocks · Large cap · NSE

Blue Dart Express is India's market leader in express air and integrated transportation and distribution. It operates an unparalleled integrated air and ground network, including 6 Boeing 757-200 and 2 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, covering 56,400+ locations. DHL Group holds 75% shares.

₹4,386.8
+6.80 · +0.16%
Market cap ₹10,717 Cr
IndicesNifty 500
ThemesLogistics
Data qualityFresh enough for analysisQuote updated 21 Oct, 03:31 pm IST
Details
Quote21 Oct, 03:31 pm IST
Base fundamentals14 Oct 2026 · screener
Latest result16 Aug, 12:54 am IST
Score21 Oct, 04:30 am IST · v4.3-runtime-valuation
Tags02 May 2026
Coverage13/14 · 93%
Valuation2026-07-20 · Rf 6.8% · Services P/E 17.7 (n=143)
Technical timing lens

Trend score and candlestick chart

22Bearish

full bear SMA stack · SMA20 -7.4% / mo · RSI oversold · MACD − · near 52W low

Stock trend: 22
Sector RS: —
Services FPI tailwindNot confirmed

Latest mapped FPI equity flow was not positive. View sector evidence

Technical chart

BLUEDARTD candles · FIT view-19.1%
Latest close ₹4386.80 on 2026-10-21
Bar
+0.2%
RSI
23
MACD hist
-8.84
52W pos
2%
Visible chart range
Candle interval
2026-10-21O ₹4380.00H ₹4409.90L ₹4363.10C ₹4386.80Vol 10,843 sh
₹4.27k₹4.67k₹5.06k₹5.45k₹5.85k52L₹4386.802026-032026-06VolRSIMACD2026-042026-062026-082026-092026-11
Up bar
Down bar
EMA 20
EMA 50
Volume + 20D avg
Result date
RSI(14)
MACD / signal
Market context

Relative performance and chart statistics

Adjusted completed-session prices, rebased to 100

BLUEDARTNifty 500
-12%-4%+5%+14%21 Jul2 Sept21 Oct21 Oct 2026BLUEDART -9.9%Nifty 500 -6.5%
BLUEDART
-9.9%
Nifty 500
-6.5%
Vs Nifty 500
-3.4 pp
Chart stats
21 Oct 2026
From 52W high
-37.7%
₹7,036
52W range position
2%
₹4,346 - ₹7,036
ATR (14)
2.3%
₹101.2
Volume vs 20D
0.58x
Latest completed session
Avg traded value
₹8.6 Cr
20-session average
20D price channel
₹4,346 - ₹4,844.9
18.8% annualized volatility

No exact NSE sector index is mapped for this company. Nifty 500 remains the broad-market comparison.

Research snapshot

What the evidence says now

Mixed fundamentals, management evidence is still limited to a financial-only Trust Lite signal, price trend argues for patience, and recent execution is consistent.

Suggested next step
Research, do not rush
The evidence is not strongly aligned. Compare peers and wait for a cleaner setup.
U-Score
Legacy · FAIR VALUE
47

Fundamental lens: valuation, quality, growth, balance sheet, and cash flow.

Latest result
Excellent
90

Revenue +15.0% · PAT +79.6% YoY

Technical
Bearish
22

Price trend and sector-relative-strength timing.

Valuation
Legacy model
-36.6%

Legacy margin-of-safety estimate; the revised evidence label remains in shadow validation.

Trust
Limited evidence
74

Financial-only signal; management claim evidence is not sufficient yet.

Financials

Fundamentals, quarterly history, margins, returns and balance-sheet evidence

Latest result

Quarter ended 30 Jun 2026

Excellent · 90/100

Rev +15% YoY · PAT +80% YoY · margin expansion · +8% QoQ · operating leverage

Filed 30 Jun 2026
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MetricThis quarterYoYQoQ
Revenue₹1,658 Cr+15.0%+8.2%
EBITDA₹261 Cr+33.2%+17.6%
Operating margin16.0%+200 bps+200 bps
PAT₹88 Cr+79.6%+79.6%
PAT margin5.3%+191 bps+211 bps

NDF means not disclosed in the current structured filing feed. It is intentionally not treated as zero.

Fundamentals

Valuation

P/E
33.10
P/B
6.03
EV/EBITDA
7.56
Market Cap
10717.00Cr

Profitability

ROE
15.70%
ROCE
15.80%
ROA
6.95%
Dividend Y
0.55%

Growth (CAGR)

Revenue 5Y
13.00%
EPS 5Y
18.00%
Revenue 3Y
6.00%
EPS 3Y
-10.00%

Balance Sheet

Debt/Equity
0.64
Interest Coverage
11.55×
Altman Z
5.84
Book Value
749.00

Cash Flow

FCF Yield
4.62%
FCF Positive Y
10/5
OCF
810.00 Cr
EPS TTM
120.98

Shareholding

Promoter Hold
—
Promoter Pledge
0.00%
Momentum 52W
2%

Financial History

Updated 21/10/2026

Revenue

₹ Cr
Latest: 1,658+8.2% vs prev
01658Sep 2023: 1,324Dec 2023: 1,383Mar 2024: 1,323Jun 2024: 1,343Sep 2024: 1,448Dec 2024: 1,512Mar 2025: 1,417Jun 2025: 1,442Sep 2025: 1,549Dec 2025: 1,616Mar 2026: 1,533Jun 2026: 1,658Q2 23Q3 23FY24Q1 24Q2 24Q3 24FY25Q1 25Q2 25Q3 25FY26Q1 26

Net Profit

₹ Cr
Latest: 88.0+79.6% vs prev
089.0Sep 2023: 73.0Dec 2023: 89.0Mar 2024: 78.0Jun 2024: 53.0Sep 2024: 63.0Dec 2024: 81.0Mar 2025: 55.0Jun 2025: 49.0Sep 2025: 81.0Dec 2025: 68.0Mar 2026: 49.0Jun 2026: 88.0Q2 23Q3 23FY24Q1 24Q2 24Q3 24FY25Q1 25Q2 25Q3 25FY26Q1 26
ROE is shown only in the Annual view — quarterly equity data isn't published.

Technicals

Trend interpretation, Stage 2, relative strength, volume and indicator evidence

Daily technical trend read

Bearish setup

Trend is weak — long-term trend down. RSI 23.

  • Price < SMA20 < SMA50 < SMA200 — full bearish stack.
  • SMA20 falling (~8.0% over last month) — short-term momentum negative.
  • RSI(14) at 23 — oversold zone; bounce conditions.
  • MACD below signal, histogram expanding negatively — bearish momentum building.
  • Within 5% of 52-week low — testing support.

Mechanical read from the price + indicator series above. Not a recommendation — technical setups can reverse without warning, especially around earnings and macro events.

Nifty 500 leadership

Relative Strength & Trend Stage

16
RS percentile
Stage 4 Downtrend
1M return
-8.7%
3M return
-9.9%
6M return
-18.0%
1Y return
-33.3%
RS 1D
-9
RS 20D
-9
Sector rank
#3
Industry rank
-
Stage evidence
  • Price is 11.5% below the 30-week proxy.
  • The 50-DMA is below the 30-week proxy and its slope is falling -2.1%.
  • Both 3-month and 6-month returns are negative.
50-DMA
price below
200-DMA
price below
Sector
leading
Industry
unranked
Relative-strength line vs Nifty 500 (base 100)
262 observations
21 Oct 2026Value 81.89+1.09%
798897107116Sept 25Feb 26Jun 26Oct 2682
RS vs Nifty 50082

Valuation & peers

U-Score 47 · legacy U-Score band FAIR VALUE · valuation evidence and comparable companies

47U-SCORE
Financial Turnaround

Fundamental score breakdown

U band · FAIR VALUE
Valuation1/30
Growth15/25
Quality11/20
Balance Sheet6/15
Cash Flow8/10
Piotroski
8/9 (+5)
Penalties
1
Raw sum
47

Why this score?

Top U-Score contributors and drags from the latest stored fundamentals.

47/100 · legacy band FAIR VALUE

Positive drivers

  • FCF yield is supportive at 4.6%.
  • Piotroski is strong at 8/9.
  • Cash flow contributes 8/10 to the score.

Main drags

  • Fair-value margin of safety is negative at -36.6%.
  • Valuation is weaker at 1/30; verify the latest quarterly trend.
  • Balance sheet is weaker at 6/15; verify the latest quarterly trend.
Sector valuation model

Blended valuation: PE, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and balance-sheet checks

For this sector, IndiaPulse uses a blended lens rather than relying on a single valuation ratio.

Blended relative
Primary lens
PE, EV/EBITDA, margin of safety, and FCF yield together.
Secondary checks
ROE/ROCE, growth, cash conversion, leverage, promoter risk.
Main risk check
One cheap metric is not enough if quality or cash flow is weak.
PE
33.1
PB
6.0
EV/EBITDA
7.6
ROE
15.7%
ROCE
15.8%
FCF Yield
4.6%
Debt/Equity
0.6
MoS
-36.6%
Score movement

Stored run vs live recompute

This shows the stored score trend when snapshots exist, and also compares the latest stored nightly score with a live recompute from current fundamentals and price.

Stored run: 21 Oct 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
Final score
47
Previous: 47
Legacy U-Score band
FAIR VALUE
Previous: FAIR VALUE
Margin of safety
-36.6%
Previous: -36.4%

Score history

12 stored score snapshots. Latest stored move: +0 points.

21 Oct 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47

Factor attribution

No pillar movement versus the latest stored run. Historical score trend will appear after snapshot storage is enabled.

Modelled fair value

Graham Number
₹1,427.87
-207.2% MoS
Growth-justified P/E
26.6
Growth-justified Value
₹3,212.02
-36.6% MoS
PEG
1.84

Comparable companies

Peers

Business-comparable peers in Services — ranked by industry, sub-sector, theme-tag overlap, market cap, and U-Score similarity. Green cells mark the best available peer metric in this table.

Compare all ↗
Ticker
Name
Why peer
Score
PE
ROE
MoS
Verdict
SCI
Large
Shipping Corporation Of India Limited
Logistics
match 61
79
8.3
15.0%
+70%
DEEP VALUE
SHREEJISPG
Small
Shreeji Shipping Global Limited
Logistics
match 58
46
79.5
29.9%
-213%
FAIR VALUE
TCI
Small
Transport Corporation of India Limited
Logistics
match 55
65
14.8
19.2%
+46%
UNDERVALUED
BLACKBUCK
Micro
BLACKBUCK LIMITED
Logistics
match 55
32
63.2
12.2%
-136%
WATCHLIST
TVSSCS
Micro
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited
Logistics
match 54
32
78.6
9.7%
-213%
WATCHLIST

Business, management & trust

Growth engines, risks, management commitments and evidence-backed delivery

Business and thesis

Where growth can come from, and what can break the case

Thesis under stressReviewed 2026-06-03T16:40:32.614Z
Management commentary snapshot

Consolidated Revenue from operations for FY2025-26 grew to INR 61,409 mn (YoY +7.35%). Consolidated EBITDA margin was 16.05% for FY2025-26, up from 15.87% YoY. Q4 FY2025-26 consolidated EBITDA margin was 15.14%, down from 15.77% YoY and 17.92% QoQ.

The company maintains market leadership and consistent annual growth. Strategic investments in network and technology are ongoing. However, Q4 FY2025-26 consolidated EBITDA margin declined YoY and QoQ, and an exceptional item impacted EBT, warranting close monitoring of profitability trends.

Growth engines

Market Leadership in B2B Express & eCommerce

Sustainable growth momentum, unique position for B2B express & eCommerce.

Investments in Infrastructure & Technology

Investments in building a robust infrastructure to meet increasing demands. AI/ML solutions, automation, digital solutions, and drone-based last-mile deliveries.

Focus on SME & MSME Segments

Increasing customer count and business from the SME's & MSME's base with a dedicated customer-centric team.

Enhanced Ground Product for eCommerce

Blue Line competitive pricing & transit time, real-time tracking, slotted deliveries, extended reach, reverse pickup/exchange, COD/POS capabilities.

Tailwinds

Government Focus on Logistics

Gati Shakti Master Plan, National Logistics Policy, eCommerce Policy, Dedicated Freight Corridors, and improved road infrastructure.

Make in India Initiative

Government initiative to promote manufacturing and assembly in India, potentially increasing logistics demand.

Digital Commerce Expansion

Acceleration of eCommerce and more demand for last-mile solutions, supported by Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

Technology Adoption

Accelerating impact of process technology and automation, including AI/ML, digital solutions, and drone deliveries.

Headwinds

West Asia Crisis Impact

Disrupted energy supply chains (crude oil, natural gas, fertilisers) due to production, storage, and transport constraints, causing supply shortages and higher prices.

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Issuer guidance and extracted claims are tracked against later reported outcomes. Treat these as management statements, not IndiaPulse forecasts.

Analyst reading lens
Compare BOTH

YoY comparison is crucial for assessing underlying growth and performance against similar periods, given potential seasonality in express logistics. QoQ is important to track sequential momentum, utilization, and the immediate impact of operational changes or market shifts.

Sector KPIs management disclosed

Total Shipments (FY2025-26)

404 Million shipments.

Total Tonnage (FY2025-26)

1,439 thousand tonnes.

Locations Covered

56,400+ Locations covered.

EBITDA Margin (Consolidated FY2025-26)

16.05% for FY2025-26, up from 15.87% in FY2024-25.

Management forward view

Maintain Market Leadership

Aim to achieve and maintain leadership status and pole position in both Air and Ground express segments.

Expand Pin Code Coverage

Increase pin code coverage and footprint to cover 98% of Country's GDP.

Enhance Digital Interface & Automation

Improve digital interface with all stakeholders and increase automation levels across processes.

Focus on E-tailing Profitability

Strengthen the e-tailing segment's profitability.

Thesis monitor

Numbers and claims to verify in the next filings

CheckpointCurrent evidenceWhat to verify next
Consolidated EBITDA Margin15.14% (Q4 FY2025-26)Sustained improvement in sequential and YoY margins, especially after the Q4 decline.
Consolidated EBT Margin4.69% (Q4 FY2025-26, after exceptional item)Recovery in EBT margins, monitoring the impact of any future exceptional items or labor code adjustments.
Revenue Growth7.35% YoY (FY2025-26)Continued healthy revenue growth, particularly from SME/MSME and e-tailing segments.

Verification checkpoints are IndiaPulse research interpretation, not investment advice.

Trust Score
74Limited evidence · low confidenceTrust Lite

Trust asks: does management behaviour match later outcomes? Higher is better, but confidence and evidence depth matter as much as the number.

Limited evidence: Claim history is still being built. It ranks around the 75th percentile of the scored universe and 81st percentile within Services. No major sub-score weakness stands out.

This is a financial-behaviour screen, not a claim-tested management reliability verdict.

Computed 21 Oct 2026
management-trust-v1
100 docs text-extracted · 21 concalls text-extracted
Score band
Limited evidence

Financial behaviour is scored, but management claims do not yet have enough outcome checks.

Relative rank
75th percentile

overall median 67 · Services: 81st pctile, median 66 · Large: 55th pctile, median 73

Evidence depth
Financial-only

100 documents have extracted text, but claim history is not strong enough yet.

Claim delivery
Outcome history still building

0 claims extracted · No contradicted claim yet

How to read this Trust Score

Limited evidence · low confidence
What it measures
Reliability of management and financial delivery, using financial behaviour only.
Confidence
Treat this as an early read until more concalls and outcomes are matched.
Investor use
Acceptable, but check the weakest sub-score before increasing exposure.

Read Trust alongside U-Score, result consistency, and technical trend. A cheap stock with weak Trust needs a larger margin of safety; a high Trust score does not make an expensive stock attractive by itself.

Forensic breakdown

Read low sub-scores as due-diligence warnings, not automatic sell signals.

Promoter
78
strong · holding, pledge, alignment
Cash flow
77
strong · profit to cash conversion
Balance sheet
81
strong · leverage and solvency
Discipline
60
acceptable · capital discipline
Results
75
strong · quarterly consistency

Trust positives

  • ▸Promoter pledge is zero.
  • ▸FCF yield is positive at 4.6%.
  • ▸10 years of positive FCF.
  • ▸4/4 latest quarters had positive YoY revenue growth.

Trust risks

  • ▸No major Trust Lite risk flags.

Trust Lite uses financial behaviour only. Prefer claim-tested Trust when enough concall claims have later outcomes.

Important announcements & filings

Latest exchange and company disclosures found within the past two years.

8 shown
Announcement

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Award_of_Order_Receipt_of_Order 1 Oct - Blue Dart Aviation receives GST show-cause notice proposing ₹27.10 crore tax demand for FY23-FY24.

Source: Bse

Open source ↗
Announcement

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Resignation of Director 23 Sep - Board approved R.S. Subramanian’s MD appointment, named Sebastian Paeßens chairman, and noted director exits effective September 25–26, 2026.

Source: Bse

Open source ↗
Announcement

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication 29 Aug

Source: Bse

Open source ↗
Announcement

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication 1 Aug

Source: Bse

Open source ↗
Announcement

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication 20 Jul

Source: Bse

Open source ↗
Announcement

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication 28 May

Source: Bse

Open source ↗
Announcement

Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance 26 May - Blue Dart filed FY2025-26 secretarial compliance report; three minor RPT approvals were later ratified.

Source: Bse

Open source ↗
Verify on:NSE India ↗
All information is for study purposes only. For investment decisions, consult your financial advisor. See Playbook for methodology.